Radiology Technologist at Intermountain Health summary:
The Registered Radiology Technologist performs medical imaging examinations under the direction of a physician, ensuring patient safety and quality imaging. Responsibilities include preparing patients, following protocols, and recognizing emergent situations, while also maintaining a clean environment and coordinating care with other providers. The role requires ARRT registration, a current radiologic technician license, and BLS certification, with opportunities for career development and instruction of other techs.
Job Description:
The Registered Radiology Technologist performs medical imaging examinations under the direction of a physician.
Job Essentials
- Ensures proper patient identification, order verification, and prepares the patient for the exam.
- Is sensitive to the patients needs throughout the procedure. Sufficiently explains to the patient and family the procedure about to be performed in order to facilitate cooperation and alleviate patient anxiety. Addresses any patient concerns.
- Performs radiologic exams that produce quality images and ensures patient and staff safety. Accomplishes this by following proper protocols, correct patient positioning, appropriate and effective use of equipment, and adherence to radiation protection and guidelines.
- Utilizes sterile technique when performing invasive procedures.
- Recognizes emergent patient situations and responds quickly and appropriately.
- Thoroughly and accurately completes all required documentation, including time stamps and image storage.
- Coordinates patient care and communicates pertinent information to other patient care providers following procedure.
- Maintains a clean, neat, and safe environment for patients and staff. Ensures that supplies and equipment are stored in an organized and efficient manner.
- Pursues individual education and career development opportunities, emphasizing those for new procedures and equipment.
- As appropriate, assists and instructs students and other Radiology Techs in exam protocols, procedures, positioning, and equipment.
Shift Details
- Full time (35 hours a week)
- 7 on 7 off (Wednesday - Tuesday)
- 10 hour shifts
- Some weekends, Holidays and on-call required.
Minimum Qualifications
- ARRT registration.
- Current Rad Tech license in state of practice (if working in Utah).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare providers.
- May be required to complete the Medical Assistant (MA) Competency Checklist within 90 days of hire and perform the function of an MA (as required by Medical Group).
Preferred Qualifications
Physical Requirements:
Carrying, Hearing/Listening, Lifting, Manual Dexterity, Pushing/Pulling, Seeing, Speaking, Standing, Walking.
Location:
Intermountain Health Primary Childrens Hospital
Work City:
Salt Lake City
Work State:
Utah
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
35
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
$30.94 - $47.77
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All positions subject to close without notice.
Keywords:
Radiology, Medical Imaging, Patient Care, Radiologic Technology, Health Care, Patient Safety, Radiologic Exam, Healthcare Provider, BLS Certification, Emergent Situations
